Despite being acquitted, Paqueta was still released by West Ham.

West Ham are ready to sell Lucas Paqueta this summer, even though the player has just been cleared of match-fixing charges.

West Ham make decision on midfielder Paqueta's future.

According to The Times , the West Ham midfielder will be cleared of all charges related to yellow card fixing. After nearly two years of living under pressure and suspicion, the Brazilian player could soon be cleared.

The Football Association (FA) is even facing the possibility of having to pay the player's legal fees of up to £1m. West Ham are said to be furious with the FA's delay, while the 27-year-old himself is awaiting an official announcement, expected early next week.

However, West Ham will still let Paqueta go for around £30 million (€34.5 million). The London club no longer highly value Paqueta and are concerned about the player losing value due to off-field scandals. Therefore, selling the Brazilian midfielder immediately after his acquittal will reduce the financial risk for West Ham.

The charges against Paqueta stem from four yellow cards he received in matches between November 2022 and August 2023 - coinciding with irregular betting activity discovered on the Brazilian island of Paqueta, where he was born.

In total, more than £100,000 in winnings were recorded relating to Paqueta's yellow cards in games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth. The FA launched an investigation in mid-2023, and Paqueta was charged in May last year.

However, it was not until March 2025 - after the end of the Premier League season - that the hearing took place, with the participation of many witnesses, including former manager David Moyes. The incident seriously affected Paqueta's career and spirit. He once burst into tears on the pitch after a yellow card in a match against Tottenham in May, and his wife also had to speak up, calling this period "a nightmare that lasted for two years".

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